US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Canal

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Old Camp RD · Structure no. 184113

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Lakeshore Drive over Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesCanal
Location0.1 MI E of Old Camp RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.90884, -81.97592
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Drive over Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Canal carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.